A B vitamin (vitamin B5) essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Called also nicotinic acid and antipellagra vitamin. Chemical formula C6H5NO2, chemically it is 3-pyridinecarboxylic acid.

(vitamin B1) a B vitamin necessary for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and enhances the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. It is also vital to the formation and maintenance of many tissues, including nerve tissue. Provides nutritional support for healthy cholesterol levels. Needed daily for healthy skin, the nervous system, and for cell metabolism. A severe niacin deficiency produces pellagra, a disease characterized by the three D's: dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia. Niacinamide is another form of niacin but unlike niacin does not produce the "flushing" feeling that commonly occurs from taking high doses of niacin. The current RDA is 20 mg per day. You can find more information and obtain niacin in our Liqui C+B Complex(tm), Muscle Therapy(tm), Diet Therapy® and Nutri-Vite(tm) Mega Vitamins. Also, see L-typtophan.

Also known as nicotinic acid, it is a nutritionally important member of the water soluble B-complex vitamins found in meats, milk, yeast and leafy vegetables. Niacin helps to prevent pellagra, a disease caused by lack of niacin and protein in the diet.

helps the body produce energy, metabolize fats and carbohydrates, and manufacture fatty acids and sex and adrenal hormones. A deficiency causes pellagra, characterized by rough, cracked skin and diarrhea. Niacin is found in high amounts in brewer's yeast, peanuts and other legumes, sesame seeds, whole grains, fish and meats. The RDA is 19 mg. Therapeutically, it is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, high blood pressure and blood cholesterol, arthritis, Raynaud's disease, and lack of blood circulation to the extremities. It comes in two forms, nicotinic acid and niacinamide. The latter is sometimes referred to as “flush-free” niacin, since unlike nicotinic acid, niacinamide taken in excess of 50-100 mg at one time won't cause a temporary flushing of the skin. Doses in excess of 250 mg daily should be monitored by a physician.

Is a coenzyme in several important biochemical functions, particularly those needed to maintain a healthy skin, gastrointestinal tract, and nervous system. It is also used by the body in the metabolism of lipids. Studies show that B3 is effective in reducing both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Vitamin B3. When used in high doses, niacin is extremely effective in reducing triglycerides, and it raises HDL levels higher than any other anti-cholesterol drug. Niacin also lowers LDL cholesterol and Lp(a). It often is used in combination with other therapies, such as statins.

A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

Naturally found in many foods including seeds, whole grains, and peas. Niacin is one the B vitamins, previously known as vitamin B3. The RDA for niacin for adult women is 14 mg/day and for adult men, 16 mg/day.

A vitamin Important in carbohydrate metabolism, formation of testosterone and other hormones, formation of red blood cells and maintaining the integrity of all cells. Helps body utilize protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Necessary for a healthy nervous system and digestive system. It also lowers elevated blood cholesterol levels when taken in large amounts of more than 1,000 milligrams a day.

A water-soluble vitamin required by the body for health, growth and reproduction; part of the vitamin B complex. Niacin assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy

This is the chemical name for vitamin B7. It is used for continuing health of body cells and to free energy from carbohydrates and fats. This vitamin also prevents the disease pellagra. Niacin is found in bread, milk, yeast, liver and kidneys, pulses and nuts.

Niacin is a neo-fusion instrumental trio featuring Billy Sheehan, Dennis Chambers and John Novello. Founded in 1996, the band's name comes from the timbral foundation of the Hammond B3 organ; vitamin B3 is also known as niacin. While the members pursue solo and sideman projects, they have continued to record and tour as a unit to remarkable critical and fan success - given the narrow and decidedly non-commercial focus of instrumental fusion as a genre.